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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,026.35, 37,521.81 and 12,537.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,026.35, 37,521.81 and 12,537.47 is: 18,797.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,026.35 : 37,521.81 = 12,537.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,026.35/37,521.81 = 12,537.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,026.35x = 37,521.81 × 12,537.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,026.35x = 470,428,379.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,428,379.61/25,026.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,797.33

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